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Greetings,

Did you know the day is coming when people will see how blessed God’s children are, connect that to God’s kindness to His children, and will want to become God’s children too?

Zechariah 8:20-23 (NKJV) - "Thus says the LORD of hosts: 'Peoples shall yet come, Inhabitants of many cities; [21] The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, "Let us continue to go and pray before the LORD, And seek the LORD of hosts. I myself will go also." [22] Yes, many peoples and strong nations Shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, And to pray before the LORD.' [23] "Thus says the LORD of hosts: 'In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man (covenant child of God), saying, "Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’"

When the world sees God’s blessings and favor upon us, they will see how good God is and want to follow the One we serve too. As Zechariah prophesied, they will grab hold of us, begging us to share our secret with them. We can’t “talk” them into being converted but God’s goodness is difficult to ignore. Romans 2:4, tells us that it is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance.

When God’s Church has a fresh encounter with His Divine Presence, it changes the world around us. Those whose hearts have become hardened will be softened, and those who are preoccupied with what this world has to offer will stop and listen. For lack of a better term, I call this “Presence Evangelism.”  

God, we need You. I need You. Fall fresh upon me again, so that others may see Your Spirit living and moving within me! I don’t want to just visit You when I pray, do my devotions or go to church. I want to abide in You! Fall fresh on me, Holy Spirit! Let me carry Your favor, peace and blessings in such a way that it is noticed by the unbeliever. They want peace too. Help me lead them to You!

Today, I’m worshiping with Jeremy Riddle and “Fall Afresh.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

God ALWAYS wants what is best for us, the same way we want the best for our own children. In His Word God reveals His perfect will for us. We cannot help but prosper if we live in the middle of the will of God.

Psalm 143:10 (NKJV) - “Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.”

What is God’s will for us during the troubled times so common today? For one, God wants us to live in unity and harmony with our families and each other.

John 17:20-21 (NKJV) - "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; [21] that they may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; That they also may be one In Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.”

It is this “oneness” among believers and our love for each other that will convince the world that our message is true and that Christ is with us. After all, in the entire history of mankind, no one has successfully brought unity to our fallen world, or abolished racism and prejudice. Many have tried but failed. Christ wants us to model His love to the world by allowing Him to shine through our lives.

People think they can do it through education, yet campuses have become among the most intolerant places on earth. Strange isn’t it, that the more educated humanity becomes, the closer the world edges toward annihilation? We know more but yet are closer to an extinction event like a nuclear war than we ever have been. Without the Prince of Peace there is no peace. Or as the bumper sticker says, NO JESUS NO PEACE, KNOW JESUS KNOW PEACE.

Father, love the world through me. Give me a heart that cares for everyone and the patience to show people kindness. You cared for me. It changed my life.  Allow me to become the conduit through which grace is given to a broken world.

Today, I’m worshiping with Rheva Henry and “Here Again.”

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We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

It is amazing that God would take the time to know and be in relationship with us, but He does! He is our Heavenly Father. God not only knows who we are, He knows us by name! Because He created us, He knows our human weaknesses and frailties. He fully understands that we were not made from gold or precious things. Rather He made us from dust, the single most worthless thing on earth. Yet God loves us deeply and passionately. We are intrinsically valuable to Him!

God also knows “whose” you are, and is proud to call you His own. Don’t listen to the enemy’s lies. You were created by God for His glory, and honor.

Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV) – “But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.”

Father, today I am grateful that you love me unconditionally with a love that never ends. I want to know You the way You know me. Teach me Your heart. Illuminate my path with the principles of Your Word that I may follow You and become more like You each day. Help me to love EVERYONE the way that You love me!

Today, I’m worshiping with Phil Thompson and “Light the Way.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

There is no greater name than the name of Jesus! Paul said,

Philippians 2:9-11 (NKJV) - “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, [10] that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, [11] and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

At the Name of Jesus every knee should bow!  That not only includes those things that are in heaven, but those things on and under the earth. Just as all of heaven must bow, everything we will ever face must bow before the name of Jesus—including those things that were planned against us in the corridors of hell.

The authority of the name of Jesus is greater than that of all governments and institutions combined. So, let me ask, what seems impossible to you? Financial distress … an illness … a loved one who is far from God … racial harmony … the restoration of your family? Whatever it is, it must bow to the Name that’s above every name! When you pray, use the Name of Jesus. Hell will tremble as you do!

Father, in the Name of Jesus, we come to You, believing that Your Kingdom power will come with authority into our broken world. That Name is greater than any other and when it is spoken, everything stands at attention. Prayers are answered, battles are won, sickness is healed and oppression flees when the beautiful Name of Jesus is called! As Your child, I call upon You today.

Today, I’m worshiping with Hillsong and “What a Beautiful Name It Is.

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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